How to reach Lucknow

Lucknow, the cultural city of Nawabs, is known for its ancient buildings, rich history and mouthwatering Mughlai cuisine. Those thinking about how to reach Lucknow need not worry as the capital of Uttar Pradesh—Lucknow is well connected with different parts of the country via strong network of flights, trains and buses. Lucknow Airport at Amausi connects the city with other parts of the world via number of flights. Those who prefer travelling by train can book their tickets till Charbagh railway station in Lucknow. One can also board state and private buses from nearby cities and towns to reach Lucknow.

By air: Lucknow Airport or Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport at Amausi is about 15 km away from city centre and connects the city with all the major Indian destinations. The two terminals here are T1, serving international flights and T2, serving domestic carriers. Air India, Air India Express, GoAir, IndiGo and Jet Airways operate frequent flights for Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Bangalore and Hyderabad. There are flights for international destinations like Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha and Dubai operated by Oman Air, flydubai and Saudia airlines. From outside the airport, travellers can hire prepaid taxis or cabs or opt for bus service to reach anywhere in Lucknow.

By road: Travelling to Lucknow by road from neighbouring cities is also a good option. Several luxury, deluxe, Volvo and state buses are available for Lucknow at regular interval from Kanpur (90 km), Delhi (550 km), Agra (366 km) and Varanasi (320 km), among others. From Delhi, one can board a Volvo bus from ISBT Anand Vihar that takes about 9 to 10 hours via Taj Express Highway/Yamuna Expressway.

By rail: The Charbagh Railway Station situated in the heart of the city connects Lucknow with rest part of country via extensive rail network. There are regular trains for Lucknow from New Delhi, Kolkata, Patna, Kolkata and Chennai. From Delhi, one can take Jan Shatabdi, which takes around 6 to 7 hours. Besides, there are several AC special trains operating from New Delhi to Lucknow taking around 9 to 10 hours.

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How to reach Lucknow

Lucknow, the cultural city of Nawabs, is known for its ancient buildings, rich history and mouthwatering Mughlai cuisine. Those thinking about how to reach Lucknow need not worry as the capital of Utt...